EP2696743A1 - Augenausrichtungs-trainingsvorrichtung mit verschiebbaren markern - Google Patents

Augenausrichtungs-trainingsvorrichtung mit verschiebbaren markern

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EP2696743A1
EP2696743A1 EP12770960.8A EP12770960A EP2696743A1 EP 2696743 A1 EP2696743 A1 EP 2696743A1 EP 12770960 A EP12770960 A EP 12770960A EP 2696743 A1 EP2696743 A1 EP 2696743A1
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Prior art keywords
connector
eye alignment
base piece
training device
alignment training
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EP2696743B1 (de
EP2696743A4 (de
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Alan W. Reichow
Herb Yoo
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Nike Innovate CV USA
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Nike International Ltd
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H5/00—Exercisers for the eyes
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H2201/00—Characteristics of apparatus not provided for in the preceding codes
    • A61H2201/01—Constructive details
    • A61H2201/0157—Constructive details portable
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H2201/00—Characteristics of apparatus not provided for in the preceding codes
    • A61H2201/01—Constructive details
    • A61H2201/0161—Size reducing arrangements when not in use, for stowing or transport

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  • the present invention relates to visual training. More particularly, the present invention relates to a visual training device.
  • eye alignment is an area that, if weak, may hinder the subject when participating in various activities, such as sports, where eye alignment is helpful in tracking an object, such as a ball.
  • various tests may be used in training to exercise this particular visual skill.
  • the present invention generally relates to an eye alignment training device that may be used to train and improve an individual's ability to align their vision.
  • one end of the device is held by the user, while another end is secured, for example, to a wall.
  • a connector may comprise sliding markers of various visual characteristics. For example, each marker may be of a different color. The markers may then be moved to different locations on the connector, and the subject moves his focus between the various markers.
  • the connector When not in use, the connector may be wound around one end of the device, or the device may have a retracting mechanism, which retracts the connector into the body of one of the end pieces.
  • FIGS. 1A-1B illustrate an example of an eye alignment training device in accordance with the present invention
  • FIGS. 2A-2D illustrate a further example of an eye alignment training device in accordance with the present invention.
  • FIGS. 3A-3D illustrate a further example of an eye alignment training device in accordance with the present invention.
  • eye alignment may be improved by performing eye alignment exercises.
  • a string, slender rope, tape or other substantially linear connector may be extended from near a subject's eyes to a relatively distant point, such as a point on a wall at least several feet away, and the subject may sequentially focus upon different points along the connector, which will require that the subject's eyes be aligned with a different vergence angle required for successful focusing at each point.
  • This exercise may be facilitated by providing movable sliders, such as beads, that may be moved along the connector and used as focus points by the subject.
  • the present invention provides an eye alignment training device that may be easily deployed, used, stored, and transported. For example, simply using a string and beads to train a subject's eye alignment can present numerous challenges. When deploying a simple string, the string often cannot be readily affixed to a wall or other point. Further, using a simple string and beads can present challenges in use, as a simple string may be uncomfortable or even difficult to hold properly proximate to the subject's eye. Using a simple string and beads may yet further present challenges to store and/or transport, as the string can easily become knotted, tangled, snagged, etc.
  • Eye alignment training systems in accordance with the present invention provide a connector, which may be a string, slender rope, tape, or other elongated material.
  • the connector may be stored within a cavity in a base piece when not in use.
  • the base piece may retain the connector by permitting the connector to be wrapped around a groove in the exterior of the base, by permitting the connector to be stored within a cavity enclosed within the base, or by some combination of wrapping the connector around the exterior of the base and storing the connector within the base.
  • Slidable markers may be movably positioned on the connector, and may likewise be stored on or within the base piece.
  • the base piece may be configured to be easily held by the subject and/or to be easily mounted at the distant end of the training device.
  • an end piece may be located on the end of the connector opposite the base piece.
  • the end piece may be configured to be easily held by the subject and/or to be easily mounted at the distant end of the training device.
  • one of either the end piece or the base may be affixed at a relatively distant point, and the other may be grasped by the subject near his or her eyes, with the connector extended between the base and the end piece.
  • the slidable markers may be positioned at one or more desired locations along the length of the connector, and the subject may then perform eye alignment focusing exercises using one or more of the positioned slidable markers as a focus point.
  • one end of the connector will be positioned at approximately the nose of an individual and the other end of the connector will extend to a wall or other steady object at a distance of at least several feet, and ideally ten or more feet, from the subject.
  • slidable markers may provide focus points at distances varying from very near the subject's eyes, which will require a very high vergence angle, to at or near "optical infinity" from a subject, at which point a subject's eyes should ideally be parallel.
  • a subject may determine that he/she has properly focused on a given marker that is not at optical infinity because the connector will appear to "cross" at the connector serving as the current focus point when the subject has successfully focused on that marker.
  • FIGS. 1A-1B an eye alignment training device 100 with sliding markers is provided.
  • the training device 100 includes a base piece 105, a connector 110, and sliding markers 115.
  • FIG. 1A shows the training device 100 in a storage mode whereby the connector 110 is contained within cavities of the base piece 105.
  • the connector 110 is illustrated wrapped around the base piece 105 in a groove provided on the perimeter of base piece 105, and the sliding markers 115 and the portion of connector 110 occupied by markers 115 and end piece 135, are stored in a cavity comprising a gap 120 within the base piece 105.
  • Any number of sliding markers 115 may be used in accordance with the present invention.
  • the illustrated example shown in FIG. 1A shows five such sliding markers 115.
  • the sliding markers 115 may be of any desired size or shape, depending on the use of the device, but each sliding marker 115 may possess a visual characteristic (e.g., a color or pattern) that allows a subject to differentiate between each sliding marker. Further, each marker is capable of sliding or moving down the connector 110, as shown in FIG. IB.
  • an end piece 130 is provided at the end of the connector opposite base piece 105. Such an end piece 130 may be fixed on the connector 110 and may provide a stopper to the sliding markers 115. Additionally, as shown in FIG. IB, end piece 130 may be secured to the connector and used to connect or stabilize the end of the connector 110 to a wall 140 or other substantially solid object (not illustrated). As shown in FIG. IB, the end piece 130 has a protrusion 135 at its far end, which detachably mates with a corresponding recess (not illustrated) in a fastener such as wall plate 145 is used to detachably tether the connector 110 to a wall plate 145 that is attached to wall 140.
  • End piece 130 and wall plate 145 may utilize a pair of attractive magnets (not illustrated) to facilitate detachably affixing end piece 130 to wall plate 140.
  • a plurality of wall plates 145 may be utilized to permit connector 110 to be stretched in a variety of angles and inclinations relative to subject.
  • End piece 130 may be utilized as a visual marker itself, or alternatively may be used solely to tether the end of connector 110 opposite from base 105
  • the device 200 includes a base piece 205, a connector 210, sliding markers 215, and an end piece 230.
  • the connector 210 is extended.
  • the connector 210 is able to retract into an enclosed cavity contained within the base piece 205, as is shown in FIGS. 2B and 2C.
  • the retraction mechanism within the base piece 205 allows the device 200 to assume an overall compact shape for storage.
  • the retracting mechanism may comprise openings, such as opening 220 and 225, that may be used to wind the connector 210 within the base piece 205.
  • the base piece 205 also may include an opening 235 at the end of the base piece 205 opposing the connector 210 and end piece 230. Opening 235 may be used to secure the device, as is illustrated in FIG. 2D.
  • the device 200 is attached to wall 240 using opening 235, which may slide over a fastener that is affixed to wall 240 to detachably mate the opening 235 and the fastener. The subject may then extend the connector 210 by holding onto the end piece 230.
  • the training device 300 includes a base piece 305, a connector 310, sliding markers 315, and an end piece 340.
  • This embodiment is capable of retracting the connector 310 into a cavity enclosed within the base piece 305 via the opening 335.
  • the retraction mechanism within the base piece 305 may be powered by a spring assembly or any other mechanism and may be initiated by pressing the button illustrated at 325. Further, in this embodiment, the button 325 may individually release each sliding marker 315 using door 330.
  • FIG. 3B illustrates such an example prior to a sliding marker being released.
  • FIG. 3A shows a sliding marker 315 on the connector 310 that has just been released from the opening 335.
  • FIG. 3C shows an end piece 340 with an opening 345.
  • a fastener such as a hook, shown as 350, may be used to secure the end piece 340 by detachably mating the hook 350 with the end piece 340, and thus the connector 310 and training device 300.
  • the hook 350 may be affixed to a wall or any other location where training may occur.
  • the subject may secure the end piece 340, as shown in FIG. 3C, and then may extend the connector 310 with the sliding markers 315, and hold the device 300 under the nose so that the connector 310 and sliding markers 315 are within his line of sight.

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